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erwin · 6 January 2008, 10:23 AM

Gentlemen,
Would you recommend replacing a Crystal on a Rolex Datejust Watch because of minor scratches? Will this lose the originality of the watch itself and probably the resistance in water?
My watch is a little scratched-up ( but still looks good ). Someone offered to replace the original crystal with a sapphire for a cheap price but I am afraid that it will lose its originality! Would you agree? Can anyone tell me if there is some kind of compound that I could use to buff the scratches and polished it as well?
Best Regards
Erwin

SPACE-DWELLER · 6 January 2008, 10:24 AM

Some PolyWatch paste will fix those scratches.

Click here!

YuppieKid · 6 January 2008, 10:27 AM

mike · 6 January 2008, 11:26 AM

Another vote for poly-watch.

Some have also used Brasso and toothpaste.

Noteworthy; The replacement of an acryllic crystal is something done by Rolex at service. Over time acrylliccan develop stress cracks compromising waterproofing.

Attempting to replace an acryllic crystal with a sapphire is not a good idea.

Tools · 6 January 2008, 11:33 AM

All are good suggestions.

My AD has a watchmker in the back and he will polish a crystal in less than a minute...no charge..

Dan Pierce · 6 January 2008, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

Another vote for poly-watch.

Some have also used Brasso and toothpaste.

Noteworthy; The replacement of an acryllic crystal is something done by Rolex at service. Over time acrylliccan develop stress cracks compromising waterproofing.

Attempting to replace an acryllic crystal with a sapphire is not a good idea.

Agreed!
Some look at an acryllic crystal as inferior.

I love the luster, glow, and anti glare qualities of plastic.

dP

zak98 · 6 January 2008, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

Another vote for poly-watch.

Some have also used Brasso and toothpaste.

Noteworthy; The replacement of an acryllic crystal is something done by Rolex at service. Over time acrylliccan develop stress cracks compromising waterproofing.

Attempting to replace an acryllic crystal with a sapphire is not a good idea.

do not mean to hijack. but where can i get "poly-watch" product?

thanks!

erwin · 6 January 2008, 04:03 PM

Just ordered from Ebay!

Jocke · 6 January 2008, 04:07 PM

A plastic crystal scratch easy and you can polish it easy too.

A plastic crystal is cheap to replace.

Here I will show you how easy you can fix a scratched crystal

As you see it looks real bad. Notice the time at the watch.

So I put on some tape at the lug.

And a knife will be handy.

Pop, off with the bezel.

This is good stuff.

This is what is inside the box.

So I apply a little of the compound.

And move it it circles.

And here is what I got.

It took me around 10 minutes as you can see.

I hope it helps.

Jocke

BiG JeEzY · 6 January 2008, 08:04 PM

Wow, great pictures there Jocke!

Its a very great way to see the CrystalClear buffer and polisher work its magic.

steveespo · 7 January 2008, 02:31 AM

Jocke always has amazing pictures.

It's amaing what you can do yourself with a little reseach and elbow grease........and the proper tools of course

zak98 · 7 January 2008, 03:35 AM

thanks all! will have to get some for my wifes' daily watch.

and my datejust, when i do get a scratch on it.

mike

BuffaloRolex · 7 January 2008, 03:50 AM

I have grown to really love the acryllic! It does have an incredible look and feel.

Letsgodiving · 7 January 2008, 04:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zak98

do not mean to hijack. but where can i get "poly-watch" product?

thanks!

This place has virtually any watch repair item you may need:

http://www.ofrei.com/page721.html

StanGMT · 7 January 2008, 09:28 AM

Does anyone know if PolyWatch paste or Crystalclear is available in the UK? I've never been able to get my hands on any 'proper' jeweller's rouge.

Over the years I have just used a good quality car polish to take out scratches from my GMT crystal. For bad scratches I've sometimes used car cutting compound first. It has always worked and in the 5-7 years between servicing (when the crystal is replaced) I've never encountered any adverse reaction between the crystal and the polish solvents.

Stan,

6 January 2008, 10:23 AM	#1
erwin - Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Erwin Location: Hollywood, Ca Watch: SD Posts: 1,032	Plastic Crystal Scratches Gentlemen, Would you recommend replacing a Crystal on a Rolex Datejust Watch because of minor scratches? Will this lose the originality of the watch itself and probably the resistance in water? My watch is a little scratched-up ( but still looks good ). Someone offered to replace the original crystal with a sapphire for a cheap price but I am afraid that it will lose its originality! Would you agree? Can anyone tell me if there is some kind of compound that I could use to buff the scratches and polished it as well? Best Regards Erwin __________________ Your watch silently speaks about your character! sd/datejust/tudor/a couple of vintage omegas/tissotMB Meisterstuck Bordeaux pen/MB Noblesse Oblige/Starwalker/MB Classique Fountain pen/MB no 149

6 January 2008, 10:24 AM	#2
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Some PolyWatch paste will fix those scratches. Click here! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

6 January 2008, 10:27 AM	#3
YuppieKid "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Brandon Location: West Coast, US Posts: 1,079	Yes, Poly-Watch is awesome on acryllic xtals. __________________ Brandon

6 January 2008, 11:33 AM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,516	All are good suggestions. My AD has a watchmker in the back and he will polish a crystal in less than a minute...no charge.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

6 January 2008, 04:03 PM	#8
erwin - Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Erwin Location: Hollywood, Ca Watch: SD Posts: 1,032	poly-watch Just ordered from Ebay! __________________ Your watch silently speaks about your character! sd/datejust/tudor/a couple of vintage omegas/tissotMB Meisterstuck Bordeaux pen/MB Noblesse Oblige/Starwalker/MB Classique Fountain pen/MB no 149

6 January 2008, 11:26 AM	#4
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Another vote for poly-watch. Some have also used Brasso and toothpaste. Noteworthy; The replacement of an acryllic crystal is something done by Rolex at service. Over time acrylliccan develop stress cracks compromising waterproofing. Attempting to replace an acryllic crystal with a sapphire is not a good idea.

6 January 2008, 04:07 PM	#9
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	A plastic crystal scratch easy and you can polish it easy too. A plastic crystal is cheap to replace. Here I will show you how easy you can fix a scratched crystal As you see it looks real bad. Notice the time at the watch. So I put on some tape at the lug. And a knife will be handy. Pop, off with the bezel. This is good stuff. This is what is inside the box. So I apply a little of the compound. And move it it circles. And here is what I got. It took me around 10 minutes as you can see. I hope it helps. Jocke __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

6 January 2008, 08:04 PM	#10
BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,351	Wow, great pictures there Jocke! Its a very great way to see the CrystalClear buffer and polisher work its magic. __________________ -Rolex Explorer II Black dial 16570 (circa 2001) -Rolex GMT Master I Pepsi 1675 (circa 1978) -Rolex Datejust TT Champagne 16233 (circa 1991) -Vintage Longines Automatic La Grande Classique -Vintage Seiko 6138 Automatic Chronograph with "Kakume" Dial

7 January 2008, 02:31 AM	#11
steveespo Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 29	Jocke always has amazing pictures. It's amaing what you can do yourself with a little reseach and elbow grease........and the proper tools of course

7 January 2008, 03:35 AM	#12
zak98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: TN Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,166	thanks all! will have to get some for my wifes' daily watch. and my datejust, when i do get a scratch on it. mike __________________ Z- Submariner; P- Airking; R- DateJust; M- GMTII; C0 - Milgauss GV Breitling SuperOcean Heritage 46 Omega Speedmaster Racing Panerai PAM390

7 January 2008, 03:50 AM	#13
BuffaloRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Tony Location: Buffalo Watch: 16613 (blue dial) Posts: 1,329	I have grown to really love the acryllic! It does have an incredible look and feel.

7 January 2008, 09:28 AM	#15
StanGMT "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northumberland,UK Watch: 1675 GMT Posts: 641	Does anyone know if PolyWatch paste or Crystalclear is available in the UK? I've never been able to get my hands on any 'proper' jeweller's rouge. Over the years I have just used a good quality car polish to take out scratches from my GMT crystal. For bad scratches I've sometimes used car cutting compound first. It has always worked and in the 5-7 years between servicing (when the crystal is replaced) I've never encountered any adverse reaction between the crystal and the polish solvents. Stan,

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